So I'm trying to build a new computer for the first time, since my current computer is around 6-7 years old and can't run anything new anymore. I'm one of those poor college students, but I'm trying to find a computer that can probably last at least 5 years, and is probably easily upgradable. My old one runs on AGP still. Right now the one I have planned is around $930 with shipping and tax. Should I bother getting a Q6600? Or just stick with a duo core? I can probably keep it around $800, but its preferable in the 700 range. Thanks for any help in advance.
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 $189.99
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders $99.99
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler $29.00
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model iHAS120-04 $23.99
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $59.95
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $64.99
SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card $149.99
CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply $68.99
G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B $49.99
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard $99.99
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 $189.99
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders $99.99
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler $29.00